County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH/ID

About the role

Located in Honesdale, PA (northeastern PA). Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities in Honesdale, PA is hiring a Caseworker 1 – Supports Coordinator. Join a compassionate, supportive team helping individuals and families access essential services.

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Create treatment plans, life management plans, and Individual Support Plans based on consumer needs
• Service Coordination: Locate appropriate providers and support enrollment into service programs
• Record Maintenance: Maintain organized files, records, and documentation for continuity of care
• Consumer Advocacy: Act as a voice for the consumer to ensure approved and appropriate treatment
• Field Responsibilities: Travel to homes, agencies, and service sites, including driving both in and out of the county
• Deadline Management: Complete daily paperwork accurately while meeting strict and frequently changing deadlines

Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening
• Under the Child Protective Services Law, a conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

Benefits

Paid training and excellent benefits included.

Schedule

Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training. ID Supports Coordinators are not on call, but in an emergency may be called out. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.